Preview: The Historical Absurdism of ‘Zama,’ Courtesy of Public Cinema

By Andrew Swafford   Zama was one of the most widely celebrated films of last year’s festival circuit, but early reviews gave an intimidating impression: it was sold as a challenging, masterful film by a challenging, masterful filmmaker. I’d argue…

Preview: Public Cinema Screens Korean Drama ‘On the Beach at Night Alone’

You need to know a little tabloid gossip before watching ‘On the Beach at Night Alone’: South Korean director Hong Sang-soo and star Kim Min-hee are apparently in love. Standing between them is a 21-year age difference, Hong’s wife of 30 years, and a scornful Korean press.

This Weekend: An Overwhelming Diversity of Events

Gospel music, opera, Agatha Christie, Ravel, Shostakovich, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera, horror films, documentaries, home movies, Appalachian Ballet — oh my. For at least 10 years, we’ve been predicting a time would come in Knoxville’s surging arts and…

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